This is only the second tent I've ever owned. The first one was a real crappy sub $20 from Sports Authority. That $20 one worked fine for that one night I used it for but I vowed spend a little more next time and hope for much better quality. The 2-person $20 leaked a bit, was terribly cramped and was awfully humid inside. All of those problems went away with this Coleman. Here are just a few reasons why I'm very happy with my purchase:
First, the price was pretty reasonable. If you find another brand with a similar design for a little less, that's fine and all but I was happy to pay what I paid and get a Coleman - even someone that has never been camping before knows Coleman is pretty trusted when it comes to things like tents, coolers and anything you use outdoors.
Second, I thought most of the other reviews here were pretty favorable. I'm just a guy that wants to head to a campsite 2-3 times a year and spend a night or two with my girlfriend. There was another review here about how it fit a guy and his fiancée with a queen size air mattress very well. That review pretty much sold me and it was spot on. I also learned that a queen size air mattress is actually a little smaller than a regular size full size you'd have in your home. That's still fine for two people but just don't think you're going to fit a giant mattress in there. The "queen" Coleman air mattress I purchased fit very well with ample room to spare.
Third, I like the colors of this tent - definitely not a great reason to base your choice of shelter but I still like the way it looks.
Fourth, It poured rain as we slept the first night. It was a pretty bad thunderstorm and it came down hard. There were not any leaks I could find. It also probably helped that this was a brand new tent, I'm pretty sure all tents will spring leaks as they get older and require seam sealer.
Fifth, Ease of use - this thing goes up and comes down pretty easily. A child can figure this thing out and it fits in a bag that's pretty small and easy to manage.
So if you're like me and just need a nice little tent for the occasional camping trip, this is a great choice. You can see how it looks in my pics compared to a giant 8 person tent too.
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Coleman SunDome 7-Foot by 7-Foot 3-Person Dome Tent (Orange/Gray)Product Description: Coleman Sundome 7x7' Tent... reliable in wet weather! Rest assured this Tent will keep you and your belongings bone dry thanks to Coleman's top-quality, weatherproof construction! Features the WeatherTec System to keep you dry when the rain clouds roll in... boasts leak-free seams, durable, weather-resistant polyester tent fabric, welded, waterproof floors and re-designed, wind-strong tent poles. Tent sleeps up to 3 people. Has 1 room and 1 zippered door. Trustworthy Tent: Center height is 52"; Mesh vet for increased ventilation; Rainfly covers door and windows; Shock-corded poles for easy and quick setup; Access gear or adjust ventilation with Cool-Air port; Comes with heavy-duty welcome mat, privacy windows, pole sleeves, pin and ring connectors and instaclip hooks; Easy-to-follow instructions sewn into carry bag; Includes separate storage bags for tents, poles and stakes (all three included); Imported. Get rid of that old, raggedy tarp-and-sticks tent, and pick up this beauty today! Coleman Sundome 7x7' Tent
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The only thing I can add to the other reviews is that there are four individual "stakes" or bags in one pack.This did not seem clear in the amazon description.They work well and look like they will last.
